Trump Weighs Selling F-35s to Turkey, Raising NATO Summit Tensions

A top climate expert warns that the current El Nino is likely to become the strongest on record, raising global concerns.

US President Donald Trump has arrived in Ankara for a NATO summit.

Two explosions occurred in central Damascus near a hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron was staying.

Bangladesh is prepared to host BIMSTEC sectoral meetings to facilitate timely implementation of regional bloc's decisions.

India and Indonesia have announced a significant deal for the supply of long-range missiles, marking a major step in their growing defense and economic partnership.

Sri Lanka has initiated a probe into its deadliest prison riot in years, with the death toll rising to 27.

Two explosions occurred near the Four Seasons Hotel in Damascus where French President Emmanuel Macron had spent the night.

Zimbabwe has successfully restored electricity to most parts of the country after a nationwide blackout.

South Korea has implemented a revised law targeting false information online, imposing stricter penalties on repeat offenders.

A landslide in China's northwestern Gansu province has resulted in five deaths and 12 individuals still missing, according to state media reports.

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has sought stronger United Nations support for expanding the deployment of Bangladeshi peacekeepers and police personnel.

Gunmen attacked a police checkpost at the Mangi Dam project in Pakistan's Balochistan province, killing nine officers and leaving several missing.

The Bangladesh government has proposed renaming the Anti-Terrorism Unit (ATU) and the Counter-Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit as part of a broader restructuring to enhance national security.

Water Resources Minister Md. Shahiduddin Chowdhury Anee informed parliament about the government's extensive programmes to prevent river erosion and protect riverbanks.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has recovered Indian narcotics and other smuggled goods worth about Taka 46.19 lakh in three separate drives in different border areas of Kushtia.

Khulna City Corporation Administrator Nazrul Islam Manju calls for urgent replacement of a dilapidated wooden bridge over the Mayur River.

Chattogram Customs House has initiated an electronic auction of 168 containers to ease congestion at Chittagong Port.

The government has reaffirmed its commitment to conducting all public procurement through the electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) system to improve efficiency, transparency, and accountability.

The Jatiya Sangsad has passed the Public Examinations (Offences) (Amendment) Bill, 2026, introducing stricter penalties for digital manipulation, question paper leaks, and other technology-driven examination offences.

Chattogram Customs House has launched an electronic auction of 168 containers to reduce congestion and improve efficiency at Chittagong Port.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is evaluating Mirpur, Sylhet, and Chattogram as potential venues for the next Asia Cup, with a decision expected soon.

Launch services on five river routes in Bhola have been suspended due to adverse weather conditions caused by a low-pressure system.

The 2nd session of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad (budget session-2026) has been adjourned till 3:30 PM on July 8.

The Bangladesh Technical Education Board (BTEB) has issued show cause notices to 112 institutions for failing to enroll students over the past five years.

Prime Minister's Political and Industrial Affairs Adviser Ruhul Kabir Rizvi stressed the accountability of the elected government to the people.

Nusrat Jahan Nipa from Barishal has set a new Guinness World Record for the fastest time to make a paper snowflake.

The Khulna Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has published the final voter list for its upcoming biennial election, following an appeal process that excluded 697 members.

Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir highlights the need for greater US investment and technology cooperation to accelerate Sylhet's development.

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) saw a decline as profit-taking impacted major stocks, while the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) ended positively.

The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) reports one more child has died from measles-like symptoms, bringing the total deaths to 649 since March.